No-cook playdough recipeInvolve children in the making of playdough for a delightful sensory experience.

Have a printed copy of the recipe that you can show children. Talk about the purpose of a recipe – it tells us how to make something/provides instructions for cooking. Connect the recipes in your Junior Non-Fiction collection.

Early literacy resources you can use with playdoughLakeshore sensory ball set of 10Transparent letters and numbersLego Duplo large farmSensory stonesActive World tray and standHarmony table and cushions

PLAYDOUGH – NO COOKIngredients 2 cups flour ½ cup salt ¾ cup hot water 1 tablespoon of baby oil or cooking oil 2 tablespoons of cream of tartar Food colouring

Method1. Combine all the dry ingredients in a bowl then form a well in the centre.2. Add the oil and food colouring to the dry ingredients.3. Add water and stir until smooth.

TIPS

If the mixture looks a bit runny, allow it to rest a few moments before being tempted to add extra flour. If it still feels sticky, add an additional ¼ cup of flour at a time.

Add food colouring or natural ingredients like turmeric to colour Try adding scented oils such as cinnamon or lavender or dried flowers

mixed through can enhance sensory play

PLAYDOUGH – NO COOKIngredients 2 cups flour ½ cup salt ¾ cup hot water 1 tablespoon of baby oil or cooking oil 2 tablespoons of cream of tartar Food colouring

Method1. Combine all the dry ingredients in a bowl then form a well in the centre.2. Add the oil and food colouring to the dry ingredients.3. Add water and stir until smooth.

TIPS

If the mixture looks a bit runny, allow it to rest a few moments before being tempted to add extra flour. If it still feels sticky, add an additional ¼ cup of flour at a time.

Add food colouring or natural ingredients like turmeric to colour Try adding scented oils such as cinnamon or lavender or dried flowers

mixed through can enhance sensory play

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